News Highlight Officials Testify at Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Hearing May 8, 2006 Local, state, and federal officials provided testimony on a proposed bill telling Congress there is no way to clean up the Chesapeake Bay by 2010 as called for in an agreement signed six years ago by the region’s governors, state legislators, and the EPA.
News Highlight Water Use it Wisely Day Apr 20, 2006 On April 20, the region's Water Use It Wisely conservation program was showcased during Green DC Week.
News Release Local Leaders Show Unity on Day Labor Issue Mar 30, 2006 Area officials expressed unity on the benefits of day labor centers and immigration reform during the Regional Day Labor Summit Part II...
News Highlight Workshop at COG Brings Together Leading Water Quality Experts Mar 24, 2006 Dozens of the nation's leading experts on nutrient removal gathered together to discuss new ways to improve water quality...
News Highlight Area Leaders Unite to Promote Pedestrian Safety Campaign Mar 21, 2006 Area officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia launched the COG-sponsored Street Smart campaign and reaffirmed their dedication pedestrian safety.
News Release D.C. Submits Anacostia Area Plans to TPB Mar 15, 2006 The District of Columbia has submitted one billion dollars worth of new transportation projects to the Transportation Planning Board (TPB)...
News Release COG Honors Local Citizens for Service to Animals Mar 3, 2006 COG’s Animal Services Committee honored animal control officers, rescuers, volunteers, and others for their outstanding service to animals, animal owners, and their local communities.
News Highlight EPC Member Shares Preparedness Tips with Schoolchildren Mar 2, 2006 Representatives from the Red Cross and COG shared emergency preparedness tips with schoolchildren, while participating in Read Across America Day.
News Release Report Provides Recommendations for MetroAccess Feb 15, 2006 A new TPB study says the region’s public transit service for the disabled suffers from several shortcomings that could be remedied with some simple solutions.
News Highlight Bladensburg Joins COG as Adjunct Member Feb 8, 2006 During the February Board Meeting, the Town of Bladensburg, MD was welcomed as a new Adjunct Member to COG.